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The Barry Manilow Special

MOVIE • 1977

The Barry Manilow Special

Barry Manilow's first Television Special on ABC-TV.

Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.

TMDB ★ 4.2/5Votes: 3
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Top Cast

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow

Himself

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Waitress

Debra Byrd

Debra Byrd

Lady Flash

Steve Binder

Steve Binder

Writer

Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke

Writer

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

Writer

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Theatrical release date: March 2, 1977

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Film

Status

Released

Release

March 2, 1977

Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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